In memory ofPrivateMichael Sochowskiwho died on 30 May 1944 |
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A118061 Private (Royal Canadian Regiment) Michael Sochowski (b.1915) of Wolseley was KIA 19440530 near Frosinone and is buried at Cassino war cemetery, Frosinone, Italy. He was the son of Dmytro and Katie Tekla Soczowski, both Polish. Michael was born at Wolseley, educated at Qu'Appelle, Wolseley and Balfour Tech and worked as a clerk at McBride's store. He then spent a year as a stock manager for McBride's at Moose Jaw before enlisting in the RCAF (R94685) at Regina early in 1941. For unknown reasons he was discharged in Ontario a few months later and found work as a stock clerk for Ford before re-enlisting in the Army at Windsor, Essex Co., in 1942. His brother Alexander was a POW at Stalag Luft III while brothers Peter and Ely both served in the Navy. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Saskatchewan rural municipality for commemoration | 155 - Wolseley | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Cemetery or memorial location | Cassino war cemetery, Frosinone, Italy
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Honour roll location(s) | Wolseley | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 19151106 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Wolseley (Please click here for map.) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Date of enlistment | 19410310 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of enlistment | Regina (Please click here for map.) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Residence on enlistment | Wolseley (Please click here for map.) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Occupation | store clerk | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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